Overview
Community Safety Officer – One Vision Housing (OVH), part of The Sovini Group. We are currently looking for a Community Safety Officer to join One Vision Housing. Fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; we promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including people regardless of their personal characteristics or circumstances. Whoever you are, you can expect to be treated fairly, with respect and free from discrimination. Inclusivity matters – We recognise candidates may have diverse needs, and we will always look to support this throughout the process.
This position is a permanent opportunity.
Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver effective ASB processes, working with OVH teams and partner agencies. Review and update ASB policies, coordinate multi-agency legal remedies, gather evidence, prepare case files and represent in court where needed. This post supports victims and communities, contributes to problem-solving groups, reports on performance and promotes ASB initiatives, whilst ensuring equality, diversity and health & safety standards are met alongside meeting organisational objectives.
* Commit to equality and diversity and promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
* Adhere with the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
Skills and Qualifications
* Educated to Level 3 (5 GCSEs A–C or equivalent).
* CIH qualified or working towards.
* Willingness to work outside normal office hours to investigate/monitor cases.
* Willingness to travel across all OVH/Sovini operational areas.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
* Managing anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases, including use of case-management systems.
* Applying legal and non-legal remedies to ASB complaints.
* Giving evidence in court.
* Working in multi-agency partnerships to prevent and resolve ASB.
* Delivering ASB-related projects and achieving measurable outcomes.
* Strong knowledge of housing and ASB legislation, best practice, and policy developments including remedies available to Registered Social Landlords and partner agencies, community safety approaches, Data Protection requirements, Human Rights considerations, Respect Charter and HCA regulatory standard.
* Ability to translate strategies into action plans, including monitoring and recording performance.
* Strong problem-solving skills with ability to develop innovative ASB solutions.
* Ability to prioritise workload, adapt to changing situations, and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, able to communicate across multiple channels including Microsoft Teams, Face to Face and Email.
* To demonstrate The Sovini Group’s values in your day-to-day job role – Success, Passion, Authenticity, Courage, Enterprise.
* Experience or knowledge of the following would be advantageous but not essential:
* Experience delivering staff/customer training or workshops.
* Previous experience in social housing.
What we offer
* Competitive salary – £42,064.30 (Pro rata) £21,032.15
* Hours – 18 per week (Monday-Friday)
* Agile working – enjoy an agile working approach.
* 28 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
* Festive shutdown (3–4 days taken from holiday entitlement)
* Fantastic, matched pension contributions up to 8%.
* Life Assurance for every colleague.
* Career development through bespoke L&D programmes
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Corporate discount scheme.
* Award-winning health & wellbeing support. 24/7 GP access, EAP, financial wellbeing tools & more.
Apply online via our website today!
Please note we do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies and only applications made via our website will be accepted.
Closing date – 25th March 2026
Please note that shortlisting may take place prior to the advert closing. If a high volume of suitable applicants has applied, the advert may close early. Please do not hesitate to submit your application.
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